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Iodine deficiency hypothyroidism in children in recent years: a re-emerging issue?
- Source :
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports, Vol 2024, Iss 2, Pp 1-5 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Bioscientifica, 2024.
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Abstract
- Iodine nutrition is a growing issue within the USA due to newer trends of non-iodized salts. There are no recent reviews looking at the current state of iodine deficiency-induced hypothyroidism in children in the USA. We performed a retrospective chart review at our tertiary pediatric endocrine clinic; four met the diagnostic criteria for iodine deficiency defined by a low urine iodine level. We further characterized severity of disease, risk factors, goiter, thyroid labs and antibodies. All cases had significant goiter and were diagnosed within the last 2 years. One case had iodine deficiency due to no iodized salt intake along with concurrent diagnosis of developmental delay and multiple food allergies, while others involved the use of non-iodized salts. Two cases had iodine deficiency along with autoimmunity. It is critical to obtain a dietary history for all patients who present with goiter and/or hypothyroidism. There may be a need to consider reevaluating current preventative measures for iodine deficiency, especially for certain vulnerable populations such as children who do not consume iodized salt.
- Subjects :
- Diseases of the endocrine glands. Clinical endocrinology
RC648-665
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20520573
- Volume :
- 2024
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.739815cb3ac40288de4cb3991474ad4
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1530/EDM-24-0038